The Rams got their man in the first round of this years draft. Carriker will come in and be an iunstant starter most likely and he will help out on an improving defense.

Breaking Down The Draft - NFC North

Wednesday, May 02, 2007

Chicago BearsWho They Took:1.(31) TE Greg Olsen, Miami2.(62) DE Dan Bazuin, Central Michigan3.(93) RB Garrett Wolfe, Northern Illinois3.(94) LB Michael Okwo, Stanford4.(130) OG Josh Beekman, Boston College5.(167) S Kevin Payne, Louisiana-Monroe5.(168) CB Corey Graham, New Hampshire7.(221) CB Trumaine McBride, Mississippi7.(241) OT Aaron Brant, Iowa St. Key Team Needs:1. Defensive back 2. Tight end 3. Linebacker 4. Defensive tackle 5. Offensive line The Bottom Line:Greg Olsen was a steal at the 31st overall pick. Many scouts, included me, had him going a lot higher. I actually had him at 16 to Green Bay. He is a special player that wil have a great career ahead of him. With rumors that a DE like Agunleye may get traded to make more playing time for rookie phenom, Mark Anderson, the pick of Bazuin makes some sence. I don't agree with drafting Garrett Wolfe on day one at all. He will battle Adrian Peterson and undrafted rookie Darius Walker for the third down back position. I feel he could have been availible in round five or six. I also htink he may only contirbute in special teams and the Bears don't need help in that area. They tried to add some depth at DB by drafting 2 CBs and a S on day two. Overall, not the best draft.Grade:C+Detroit LionsWho They Took:1.(2) WR Calvin Johnson, Georgia Tech2.(43) QB Drew Stanton, Michigan St.2.(58) DE Ikaika Alama-Francis, Hawaii2.(61) S Gerald Alexander, Boise St.4.(105) CB A.J. Davis, North Carolina St.4.(117) OG Manuel Ramirez, Texas Tech5.(158) LB Johnny Baldwin, Alabama A&M7.(255) CB Ramzee Robinson, AlabamaKey Team Needs:1. Defensive end 2. Offensive tackle 3. Cornerback 4. Linebacker 5. Tight endThe Bottom Line:Calvin Johnson was the best player availible and he was the right pick. Trading Mike Williams and Josh McCown opened up room for drafting a WR and QB in the first two rounds. Stanton may even see himself starting by mid to late season. They did address DE and S in the second round also so day one was pretty productive. I feel A.J. Davis is a good prospect with a bright future. Then there is Mr. Irrelivant, Ramzee Robinson. He actually has a decent chance at making the team. The Lions are improving and actually may compete this season.Grade:B

Green Bay PackersWho They Took:1.(16) DT Justin Harrell, Tennessee2.(63) RB Brandon Jackson, Nebraska3.(78) WR James Jones, San Jose St.3.(89) S Aaron Rouse, Virginia Tech4.(119) OT Allen Barbre, Missourin Southern St.5.(157) WR David Clowney, Virginia Tech6.(191) LB Korey Hall, Boise St.6.(192) LB Desmond Bishop, California6.(193) K Mason Crosby, Colorado7.(228) RB Deshawn Wynn, Florida7.(243) TE Clark Harris, RutgersKey Team Needs:1. Running back 2. Wide receiver 3. Defensive back 4. Tight end 5. LinebackerThe Botttom Line:The pick of Harrell in round one was horrid. To me, it didn't make too much sense and it was aweful. I can't see how the Packers had him ranked as the best player availible. THen in round two, they reached for another player in Brandon Jackson. They could have got him in round three or even four. Plus, I think Vernand Morency is a lot better back then people give him credit for. He should and will be the starter this season and in the future. I think their best pick was with Aaron Rouse. He will come in right away and challange Manuel for the starting role. Jones and Clowney can come in and contribute early maybe too, though the Packers have like 10 WRs on the roster already. Crosby could have been taken in round two, but fell into round 6. I actually like the pick of him their. Another problem I saw was Ted Thompson not offering higher then a 5th round pick for Moss. He is Randy Moss! Overall, they didn't do enough to help out Favre. Dissapointing draft for packer fans.Grade:C-

Minnesota VikingsWho They Took:1.(7) RB Adrian Peterson, Oklahoma2.(44) WR Sidney Rice, South Carolina3.(72) CB Marcus McCauley, Fresno St.4.(102) DE Brian Robison, Texas5.(146) WR Aundrae Allison, East Carolina6.(176) LB Rufus Alexander, Oklahoma7.(217) QB Tyler Thigpen, Coastal Carolina7.(233) WR Chandler Williams, Florida InternationalKey Team Needs:1. Quarterback 2. Wide receiver 3. Linebacker 4. Cornerback 5. Running backThe Bottom Line:The Vikings must really like Tavaris Jackson, because Brady Quinn would've looked good in purple. I don't disagree with the Peterson pick though at all. I never though much of Chester Taylor and I think Peterson may come in and carry the bulk of the role right away. I really like the pick of Sidney Rice. The Vikings need a big play threat as Troy Williamson hasn't proved much yet. Though Rice is a hit or miss becasue of his lack of experience, I think he will do good. I also really like the Marcus McCauley pick in the third round. He could have gone early two, and he can and should contribute early. Aunrea Allison is still developing, but shows a lot of potential. Alexander is a playmaker, but may only see special teams action early. As I posted before, I really like the Viking draft this year, They found talent that will help them out for many years.Grade:B+